The Pennsylvania SPCA rescued several animals and birds from a Bernville, Berks County farm Thursday.Officers have charged 31-year-old Jesus Rodriguez of Reading with 10 felony counts of cruelty to animals for ownership of fighting roosters. The PSPCA responded to a tip and executed a search warrant Thursday morning to investigate a cockfighting ring. In addition to cockfighting paraphernalia, they found hundreds of animals housed in different buildings on the farm property. A horse, goat, three dogs and 50 to 60 birds were taken from the farm.The animals were transported to the PSPCA's Philadelphia headquarters where they are being evaluated by a veterinary team.

BERKS COUNTY, Pa. —

The Pennsylvania SPCA rescued several animals and birds from a Bernville, Berks County farm Thursday.

Officers have charged 31-year-old Jesus Rodriguez of Reading with 10 felony counts of cruelty to animals for ownership of fighting roosters.

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The PSPCA responded to a tip and executed a search warrant Thursday morning to investigate a cockfighting ring. In addition to cockfighting paraphernalia, they found hundreds of animals housed in different buildings on the farm property.

A horse, goat, three dogs and 50 to 60 birds were taken from the farm.

The animals were transported to the PSPCA's Philadelphia headquarters where they are being evaluated by a veterinary team.